Dribble Handoff: Power-League Members Keeping Coaching Chain In-House
March 28th, 2024 - 9:23
In a typical season, about 1/5 of the NCAA DI head coaches are "next man up" in-house promotions. After Jake Diebler was elevated by Ohio State prior to the Buckeyes bowing in NIT quarterfinals, the following eight active mentors serve as promoted bench boss for a power-conference member:
| Head Coach (Years as Aide) | Power-League School | Stint as Assistant at Same University Under Predecessor |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Painter (1) | Purdue | 2004-05 under Gene Keady |
| Rodney Terry (2) | Texas | 2021-22 and 2022-23 under Chris Beard |
| Jake Diebler (5) | Ohio State | 2019-20 under Chris Holtmann |
| Hubert Davis (9) | North Carolina | 2012-13 through 2020-21 under Roy Williams |
| Jon Scheyer (9) | Duke | 2013-14 through 2021-22 under Mike Krzyzewski |
| Adrian Autry (12) | Syracuse | 2011-12 through 2022-23 under Jim Boeheim |
| Tom Izzo (12) | Michigan State | 1983-84 through 1994-95 under Jud Heathcote |
| Greg Gard (15) | Wisconsin | 2001-02 to 2015-16 under Bo Ryan |
NOTE: Terry served as interim head coach for more than half of 2022-23 campaign and Diebler was in similar capacity final month of 2023-24.